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I put a socket to plug fixture in where the bulb goes, bought a flourescent light with a cord from home depot and plugged it in. vibration has no effect anymore. garage nice and bright when i need it. I have two in my garage running off where the two light bulbs used to be. Get the cold start florescent with the new power saver tubes. JK in Mississauga, Ontario

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Re: Light bulbs burn out after a few days in garage door...

Need to check all the bolts and make sure there tight make sure the chain or belt is tight also.
to much vibration is knocking out your filaments. I use regular bulbs in mine havent changed them in 3 years.

Try REVEAL brand DOUBLE LIFE ceiling fan light bulbs, available from HOME DEPOT. The filament in those bulbs is much thicker than any others, and the one I installed on my own Sears GDO has lasted 3 months so far, compared to one week for others I have tried.

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